View of the Greater St. George Area- part of the Dixie MPO area Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Unified Transportation Planning in the Urbanized & Urbanizing Areas of Washington County, Utah
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The Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization (Dixie MPO), is the designated agency, as established by the state of Utah, responsible for comprehensive transportation planning in the urbanized and urbanizing areas in Utah's Washington County, an area known as "Utah's Dixie."

The Dixie MPO area includes St. George City, Washington City, Santa Clara City, Ivins City and portions of unincorporated Washington County located within the Dixie MPO boundaries.  Member jurisdictions which comprise the Dixie MPO include Washington County, St. George City, Washington City, Santa Clara City and Ivins City. For more information on the Dixie MPO please click on the "About the MPO" and " Mission Statement" links below.

This web site provides information about, public notices and agendas for meetings of the Organization's technical advisory committee known as the Dixie Transportation Advisory Committee (DTAC) and the Organization's policy approving body known as the Dixie Transportation Executive Committee (DTEC).  

Take time to browse the web site using the navigation links located at the bottom of each page to discover information on transportation issues and planning designed to meet this areas transportation needs. Your participation, as a concerned citizen or stakeholder,  is appreciated in helping to plan for solutions to better address this fast growing metropolitan area's transportation needs well into the future.

News & Announcements

CommitteeDixie Transportation Executive Council (DTEC) Meeting Scheduled

The next meeting of the Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organizations' policy body known officially as the Dixie Transportation Executive Council (DTEC) will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.  The DTAC meeting will begin at 12 noon  at the St. George City Hall, Conference Room,  175 East 200 North; St. George, Utah.  The meeting is open to the public.

The meeting agenda and previous meeting's draft meeting minutes are available.  To view them, please follow this link or use the "Meetings & Agendas" link found at the bottom of each page on this web site.

A map and driving directions to the DTAC meeting location at the Five County AOG office building can be found on the agenda page.


Zero Fatalities Safety Summit Scheduled 

The 2008 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit is an opportunity for safety officials and advocates to share experiences, opportunities, and successes in improving safety throughout our state.

In addition to breakout sessions featuring the latest issues related to traffic safety, this year's Summit will also offer a special Child Passenger Safety Track with the latest trends and information for the state's Child Passenger Safety Technicians.


The 2008 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit will be held October 6 - 7, 2008 at the Marriott University Park Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Special hotel rates are available.

For more information on the upcoming summit including an online link to register as well as hotel accomodations, visit the Zero Fatalities web site:  http://www.zerofatalities.com/summit/

Web Site Navigation

               About the Dixie MPO Dixie MPO Mission Statement       Dixie MPO Staff

               Dixie Transportation Executive Council Dixie Technical Advisory Committee
      Meetings and Agendas

               Transportation Improvement Program Plans, Reports and Studies       Transit, Bicycles and Pedestrians

               Dixie MPO Maps Traveler Information       Dixie MPO Member Jurisdiction Web Sites

               Vision Dixie Five County Association of Governments
      Links to Other Agencies





    
Office Location:  1070 West 1600 South, Bldg. B; St. George, Utah 84770
Mailing Address:   Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization;  P.O. Box 1550; St. George, Utah 84771-1550
Telephone:   (435) 673-3548,  Fax:   (435) 673-3540
E-mail:   dixiempo@fcaog.state.ut.us